Jessie L. Reed's Obituary
Clinton – Jessie L. Reed, 87, of Clinton, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Jessie was born October 1, 1926 in Clinton, IL, the daughter of William Lee and Osie D. (Short) Carter. She was a homemaker and farmer’s wife for many years. In later years she worked as a hairdresser for a time and also worked for a while at Revere Copper and Brass. Jessie married George James Dial in 1947. She then married Clarence Miles Reed in 1970 and he preceded her in death in August 2013. Also preceding her in death were her parents, two sisters and six brothers.
Surviving are her children: Diane (Gordon) Brenner of Decatur, Gary (Ortrude) Dial of Williams, IA, and Debra (James) Dial Kovanda of Bowling Green, KY; step-son, Douglas Reed of Decatur; eight grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and 4 step-great grandchildren; brothers: Dean (Edna) Carter, Charles (Shirley) Carter of Clinton and Kenneth (Joyce) Carter of TX; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services to celebrate her life will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 19, 2014 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Clinton, IL. Memorials may be made to Texas Christian Church.
The Reed family is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe St., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be left at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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